associated press James Comisar holds a dress worn by Lucille Ball in her classic TV series “I Love Lucy.” His huge collection of TV memorabilia may have finally found a home in the form of a museum in Phoenix where they can be exhibited to the public.
James Comisar holds a dress worn by Lucille Ball in her classic TV series “I Love Lucy.” His huge collection of TV memorabilia may have finally found a home in the form of a museum in Phoenix where they can be exhibited to the public. (Associated Press)
Exhibit: "I Love Lucy: An American Legend" Lucy Ricardo, America's chocolate-eating foible-prone sweetheart, turned 60 this year. To mark the occasion, the Library of Congress has gathered a veritable treasure trove of mementos, keepsakes, and photos from the years before, during, and after "I Love Lucy" established itself as the sitcom to beat in the 20th century (and after, seeing as syndication deals will likely keep the show on the air long after yours truly has kicked the bucket). Thanks to the Library´s Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz Collection, visitors can get a glimpse of scripts, show notes, and off-set photos, and also remnants of Ball's life before (when she was a model and b-list regular in romantic dramas) and after (when she had to testify before the House Committee on Un-American Activities for having once registered as a communist) the six-season sitcom that came to define her entire existence. To January 28 at the Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave SE. Phone: (202) 707-6400. Web: loc.gov
In this undated TV image originally released by CBS, Vivian Vance, left, and Lucille Ball are shown in a scene from the comedy series, "I Love Lucy." Ball, who died on April 26, 1989, would have celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/CBS, file)
